Victorian Enamel Mourning Ring 1631 Center diamond is prong set

Center diamond is prong set and encircled by sixteen rose cut diamonds in a fanciful setting

The unusually shaped amethyst along with the scrolling band make this mourning ring particularly unique

The cluster setting has been around for hundreds of years

Center diamond is accented by single cut diamonds suggesting petals of a flower from a top view

Victorian Enamel Mourning Ring 1631 Center diamond is prong setVintage Victorian mourning ring made in 18k yellow gold and black enamel. Accented with seed pearls and old mine diamonds. Engraved E. M, died Oct 23rd, 1879. Circa 1879. The seed pearl flower with diamond petals is particularly fetching, as is the intricate enamel work. Diamond and gold mining has caused devastation in areas such as Africa, wreaking havoc on delicate ecosystems and communities. Choosing to go vintage, you are eliminating the need for